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Red Hat Reports First Ever Profit on Strong Server Sales

Enterprise sales increase by 32 percent as total revenue reaches $24.3 million, with earnings of $305,000. Analysts say it 'sounds good,' but are still concerned about the price of Linux Advanced Server, which Red Hat says it will 'stratify.'

Red Hat Is Top Sponsor for Linux Conference

Handing Out the Awards: NCEITA Honors Host of Companies, Individuals

Four members of Congress, Jim Goodnight, Peak 10, TogetherSoft, among people and firms recognized at annual '21' event.

Mi-Co Lures Barrett Joyner on Board as VP of Sales and Marketing

<b>The Daily Skinny:</b>Jim and Greg Clary's startup, which digitizes pen-and-paper writing and forms, lands one of RTP's better-known execs. Former president of SAS North America had left last job in July. Is Mi-Co ready for growth -- and more VC?

SAS Broadens Commitment to Open Standards

SAS Releases New Version of Enterprise Guide

Sermon on the Stage: Red Hat's Szulik Talks About the Future -- and not Everything Is Bright

'I see a period where the rich get richer, and you have to have the capacity to compete globally,' he tells B2T crowd. Szulik calls for better education, sees trend toward service, and what he is trying to build.

Red Hat Narrows Losses, Wins Endorsement from HP for High-End Applications

A Shot in the Arm for RTP Tech: IBM, Red Hat To Expand Their Partnership Today

Stock closes up 11 percent. Linux for the enterprise should get a big boost as Big Blue reportedly will expand incorporation of Red Hat's 'Advanced Server'. This is good news for the hatters - and local high tech.

Execs To Watch: The 17 Men, Women on Cutting Edge of Triangle Tech

<b>High-Tech 100:</b> Local Tech Wire, in partnership with Raleigh Metro Magazine, produced the magazine's third annual 'High-Tech 100' issue. Here are the men and women to watch in Triangle Tech.

Raleigh Metro Magazine's Third 'High-Tech' Issue Highlights Growing Impact of New Tech in NC

In collaboration with Local Tech Wire, Metro publishes 36 pages of interviews, profiles, lists of companies to watch over the next year plus an interview with Jim Goodnight of SAS Institute.

Bringing in the Headliners: Microsoft's CFO To Speak in Charlotte on Thursday

John Connors kicks off the second year of the Speakers Series sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce's Information Technology Charlotte initiative. Microsoft's second largest outpost is in Queen City.

Saying 'Red Hat Left Me', Young Pulls Off Real Lulu With 2 Ventures

Red Hat co-founder and serial entrepreneur knows his old firm is in good hands. Now he is focused on technology trade shows and online publishing where he sees opportunities. 'I enjoy solving problems in the marketplace,' he says.

CED Elects New Board, Names E&Y Partner Les Bethune as Chairman-Elect

Wakefield Group's Steve Nelson takes over as chairman on heals of CED's 'Innovation to Impact' capital campaign that exceeded its goal.

NC Economic Developers Want More R&D Tax Credits, Incentives

Despite the state budget crisis, the Economic Development Board is looking to boost business recruitment incentives. The panel also is drafting a long-range plan to improve the state's technology industry.